Description

3-Hydroxy-Cholest-5-En-7-One Benzoate is a high-purity steroidal benzoate derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized cholesterol backbone for the research and development of novel bioactive compounds. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic institutions, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry, drug discovery, and the synthesis of specialized reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research Chemical: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying steroid metabolism, receptor interactions, and biochemical pathways.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroidal molecules for various life science applications.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Useful for creating labeled or modified steroid probes to investigate biological mechanisms.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Hydroxy-Cholest-5-En-7-One Benzoate
CAS No.	6997-41-7
Molecular Formula	C34H50O3
Molecular Weight	506.76 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxocholesteryl Benzoate; Cholest-5-en-3-ol-7-one, Benzoate; 3-Benzoyloxy-cholest-5-en-7-one; 7-Ketocholesteryl Benzoate; 3-Hydroxycholest-5-en-7-one Benzoate; 7-Oxo-cholesterol Benzoate; 3-Benzoyloxycholest-5-en-7-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-Cholest-5-En-7-One Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.